Be Good Edwin Noreña Green Apple Co-Ferment

Edwin Noreña earned the nickname El Alquimista for a reason. He triple-fermented this lot and co-fermented it with fresh and dried green apple before drying it honey-style — and it tastes exactly like you’d hope.

This is what the Be Good Coffee Club is for.

⚓  At the Source

Producer

Edwin Noreña

Farm

Finca Campo Hermoso

Region

Quindío, Colombia

Variety

Caturra

Process

Co-ferment · honey-dried

Tastes Like

Green Apple  ·  Jolly Rancher  ·  Honey

Produced by Edwin Noreña in the Quindío region of Colombia, this Caturra lot showcases the innovative potential of modern processing techniques. As a co-ferment honey-dried coffee, it highlights the producer's meticulous control over the fermentation environment, a practice that often pushes the boundaries of traditional flavor profiles. While processing methods vary widely, co-fermentation frequently introduces distinct, amplified fruit characteristics that can shift a cup toward the vibrant, candy-like acidity noted by Anchorhead Coffee in this specific release.

When evaluating such unique profiles, it is helpful to reference the flavor wheel to categorize the interplay between the inherent qualities of the Caturra varietal and the influence of the honey-dried process. This coffee offers a compelling look at how experimental post-harvest techniques can transform familiar cultivars into something entirely unexpected, bridging the gap between classic regional characteristics and the evolving landscape of specialty coffee production.